http://www.wideloadwiki.com/dokuwiki/ 2008-12-04T12:23:35-06:00 http://www.wideloadwiki.com/dokuwiki/ http://www.wideloadwiki.com/dokuwiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2008-05-22T17:13:39-06:00 http://www.wideloadwiki.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=pilot_cars&rev=1211494419&do=diff Definitions: An pilot car or escort vehicle is an automobile used to escort trucks with large loads or guide motorists through construction sites, and assist aircraft in taxiing from the runway to the tarmac at many airports. Escort vehicles will typically take positions directly in front and behind the truck or convoy being escorted. For overwidth or overheight trucks one escort vehicle will ride several miles (kilometers) ahead of the truck to ensure the road ahead can accommodate the truck's… text/html 2008-04-05T13:06:16-06:00 http://www.wideloadwiki.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=trailer_types&rev=1207418776&do=diff ---------- Flatbed Trailer: A flat oriented trailer typically ranging from 45' to 53' the maximum length permitted for a trailer. The trailer is usually 96”-102” wide. Most trailers today are 102” overall from rubrail to rubrail. ---------- Stepdeck Trailer: A flat oriented trailer that has a step at the front with a 10-11' front deck with a height of 60” and a lower deck heigh of 40” when the tire size is a 255/70 R22.5. text/html 2008-03-24T14:35:52-06:00 http://www.wideloadwiki.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=example_company&rev=1206387352&do=diff WEST-STAR OVERSIZE ESCORT Westley Steinert, O/O , Gladewater, Tx. 903 574 8092. Utah Cert, Ks Superload, NV & GA light permits. NM and LA approved, GPS, RTI ( realtime Internet), $1.75M Insured. Hi-Pole, Lead or Chase capable. Located in the Ark-La-Tex, close to Shvreveport, Texarkana , Dallas and Houston. References available, and gladly given upon request! text/html 2008-02-17T10:32:33-06:00 http://www.wideloadwiki.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=jackson_pilot_and_escort_services&rev=1203265953&do=diff Lindale, Texas 972-998-9117 Certified 48 states, fully insured Fax # (903) 881-8876 text/html 2008-02-13T21:40:26-06:00 http://www.wideloadwiki.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=thumper&rev=1202960426&do=diff ---------- ---------- ---------- A thumper or also called a tire club is used by the driver to “thump” his tires to make sure they are full of air. One of the leaders in manufacturing the what we believe is the most popular thumper or tire club is Accu-Thump®. We'll invite them to make revisions and more detailed information as well as possibly some history on the subject. text/html 2008-02-13T21:37:05-06:00 http://www.wideloadwiki.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=dave_s_pilot_car_service&rev=1202960225&do=diff ---------- ---------- ---------- Retired California Highway Patrol Officer; Retired Army Reserve Helicopter Instructor Pilot; Over 15 years of oversize load escorting experience; One million dollar commercial vehicle insurance; certified nationwide except New York; computerized GPS Navigation in vehicle; Extensive cross country experience. I also hold a CDL with experience in tankers and flatbeds.